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§ Venture Capital · Singapore, Singapore
Energy venture capital investing growth capital for clean energy & climate ventures in Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting startups.
DPI Energy Ventures is the energy-focused investment arm of Development Partners International that provides growth capital to clean energy and climate startups across Africa and the Middle East. The firm operates as part of a broader private equity platform that manages over $3.5 billion in assets under management and has generated more than $1 billion in realizations since 2024. The venture group targets early-stage renewable energy technology businesses, participating in funding rounds such as the $10 million Series C for climate venture builder Persistent Energy. Its parent organization has backed and successfully exited several prominent regional enterprises, including recent initial public offerings for Optasia and CMGP Group. DPI Energy Ventures is currently led by founder Kazuomi Kaneto, operating under the umbrella of the parent firm established in 2007 by Miles Morland and Runa Alam.
DPI Energy Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $10.0M Series C in Persistent in July 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | Persistent | $10.0M Series C | FSD Africa Investments, Kyuden International | Kotaro Tamura, BK Ventures |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Oolu | $8.5M Series B | LEO Schiefermueller | Gaia, Persistent Energy Capital, Shell Ventures |